The question of the day will inevitably be, "Did you feel it?" And the likely answer will be yes! A 3.6 earthquake along the Hayward fault, centered in El Cerrito, rattled residents this morning at 3:39 a.m., providing an early morning wake-up call most
by Linda HemmilaStudents from St. David School made a visit to Station 66 this week contributing toys and a little Christmas cheer to Richmond Firefighters Local 188's annual holiday toy program which serves Richmond families in need. The offerings, collected as part of a school project aimed to contribute to
by Linda Hemmila
Officers recovered numerous shell casings near Wendel Park after responding to a ShotSpotter activation and citizen calls reporting gunfire. Police responded to the area of 2600 Esmond Avenue after residents reported they heard numerous gunshots around 6:42 pm on December 11th. ShotSpotter also detected about 15 rounds fired. Officers
by Linda Hemmila
A collision on Esmond Avenue last evening left one person injured and notched another pile-up on the busy street, which is already home to several traffic-calming devices. The crash drew a crowd as neighbors, hearing the impact, rushed from their homes, finding two smashed vehicles, which had come
by Linda Hemmila
If you've grown up around here or have at least lived in the area for a few years, the photo above needs no caption. The image is immediately recognizable, as is its importance in local history and tradition. According to the Shadi Holiday Display website, it all began
by Linda Hemmila
Despite the many lights from homes and businesses around Richmond, your own backyard is a great place to discover all the objects in the night sky, often without the help of a telescope or binoculars, and December is a great time to look up! This week, the Geminid Meteor Shower
by Linda Hemmila
During the chief’s crime report last month, the Richmond City Council discussed ways to deal with increasingly bold thieves and the challenges of arresting those found with suspected stolen catalytic converters. Richmond Police Chief Bisa French told the council that some catalytic converter thieves in Richmond and throughout the
by Soren Hemmila
With a large weather system coming in today and a high tide expected at noon, there is still time to do a little storm prep. Several areas of Richmond are historically prone to flooding, so it's not a bad idea to sweep out gutters and drains before the
by Linda Hemmila
The question of the day will inevitably be, "Did you feel it?" And the likely answer will be yes! A 3.6 earthquake along the Hayward fault, centered in El Cerrito, rattled residents this morning at 3:39 a.m., providing an early morning wake-up call most
by Linda Hemmila
The Bay Area Air District has fined Gold Bond Building Products for 13 violations related to dust at its wallboard manufacturing plant at 1040 Canal Boulevard. Along with the $188,500 fine, the Air District is also requiring Gold Bond to take additional physical and operational steps to reduce dust
Primary Collision Factor First-half 2026 data from the Richmond Police Department Other includes Hazardous Movement, Hazardous Parking, Improper Passing, Other Equipment, Other Than Driver Source: Richmond Police Department collision data
This story was updated August 31, 12:25 p.m. A fire on the Contra Costa College campus Saturday damaged one building and, according to authorities, was intentionally set. The blaze brought fire crews from Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito to the campus at 2600 Mission Bell Drive in
Beloved community pool, the Richmond Plunge, celebrated a big milestone on Saturday, drawing a crowd of local dignitaries and well-wishers for a spectacular ribbon-cutting birthday bash. Richmond's Mayor Eduardo Martinez, County Supervisor John Gioia, and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda presided over the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony
In the midst of an urban jungle, an oasis emerges, alive with the aroma of Italy, offering authentic pastries and coffee so delicious you cannot believe you haven't been here before. This is Cafe Gran Milan, located on Jacuzzi Street — in a semi-industrial area you may think
Photos had been turning up online this week, huge looping patterns raked into the sand at Keller Beach, gone by the next tide. There was one obvious question. Who did this? Turns out the answer gets up before the sun does. His name is Brighton Denevan, and he'd
Contra Costa County is asking a judge to shut down a popular but unpermitted taco stand on San Pablo Dam Road after its operators ignored the county's lawsuit, according to court records. Even with the lawsuit pending, the stand keeps running. Most nights, a line stretches down the
On a quiet weekend morning, a hundred or so El Sobrante residents simultaneously stopped what they were doing and fled their homes upon receiving a single text message. Richmond's third evacuation drill was held Saturday, providing neighborhoods in El Sobrante an opportunity to practice what they would do
The question of the day will inevitably be, "Did you feel it?" And the likely answer will be yes! A 3.6 earthquake along the Hayward fault, centered in El Cerrito, rattled residents this morning at 3:39 a.m., providing an early morning wake-up call most
by Linda HemmilaStudents from St. David School made a visit to Station 66 this week contributing toys and a little Christmas cheer to Richmond Firefighters Local 188's annual holiday toy program which serves Richmond families in need. The offerings, collected as part of a school project aimed to contribute to
by Linda Hemmila
Officers recovered numerous shell casings near Wendel Park after responding to a ShotSpotter activation and citizen calls reporting gunfire. Police responded to the area of 2600 Esmond Avenue after residents reported they heard numerous gunshots around 6:42 pm on December 11th. ShotSpotter also detected about 15 rounds fired. Officers
by Linda Hemmila
A collision on Esmond Avenue last evening left one person injured and notched another pile-up on the busy street, which is already home to several traffic-calming devices. The crash drew a crowd as neighbors, hearing the impact, rushed from their homes, finding two smashed vehicles, which had come
by Linda Hemmila
If you've grown up around here or have at least lived in the area for a few years, the photo above needs no caption. The image is immediately recognizable, as is its importance in local history and tradition. According to the Shadi Holiday Display website, it all began
by Linda Hemmila
Despite the many lights from homes and businesses around Richmond, your own backyard is a great place to discover all the objects in the night sky, often without the help of a telescope or binoculars, and December is a great time to look up! This week, the Geminid Meteor Shower
by Linda Hemmila
During the chief’s crime report last month, the Richmond City Council discussed ways to deal with increasingly bold thieves and the challenges of arresting those found with suspected stolen catalytic converters. Richmond Police Chief Bisa French told the council that some catalytic converter thieves in Richmond and throughout the
by Soren Hemmila
With a large weather system coming in today and a high tide expected at noon, there is still time to do a little storm prep. Several areas of Richmond are historically prone to flooding, so it's not a bad idea to sweep out gutters and drains before the
by Linda Hemmila